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Someone made a comment in a recent post I wrote that really got me thinking - basically I was explaining how my attempts at homebrew were not going well, however, they asked if I was perhaps being unfair in my expectations if I thought I would be making commercial quality beer at this stage. So...

So, I've just had to pour yet another batch down the sink as it was a dud. I've made nine batches now and of these, I think only two have been drinkable. I started out with a fantastic little kit from Home Brewtique, and my first 5L batch (an IPA I think) came out great and was actually quite...

Would someone be so kind as to explain exactly how I should be setting up and using my 5l mini-keg, or point me in the right direction? I can't for the life of me find a full set of instructions that goes into much detail. For reference, I'm using the kit from here...

I have been using swing-top bottles up until now which have been great for my 5l batches, however as I'm now brewing 10l, I have bought a 5l mini-keg too so I can put half in here and the rest in the bottles. The mini-keg comes with a ball lock lid, regulator (it uses 16g CO2 cartridges), and...

I've been taking some notes on my last few brews and this has helped highlight some areas I think could be improved. I wanted to share these to see if anyone else had come across them and had feedback. For reference, I am now doing 10(ish) litre BIAB all-grain recipes, using a SS Brewtech 20l...

I've now brewed a few batches in the starter kit that I first purchased, and am very much enjoying this new hobby. I'd like to invest in some equipment to allow me to increase the size from the current 5l batches to somewhere between 10 and 15l. I'd prefer stainless steel over plastic or glass...